Podcast Episodes

On FIRE

Michelle is a copy writer in Australia, and she’s part of the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early. After watching how her parents worked, she set out to take a different path—and retir…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Single Dad Comes Back to Shore (Part 2)

Last week we heard from Michael, a single dad of twins in Massachusetts. This week he’s leaving all the hidden fees and mishaps of the cruise and returning home—where it’s much harder to ignore the w…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Single Dad at Sea (Part 1)

Michael is a single dad of twins in Massachusetts. He’s overwhelmed by the costs of raising a family on a teacher’s salary, but this week he’s trying to escape it all—by going on a cruise.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Support 10 Kids? Write 55 Books

Angela is a single mom raising 10 kids in Iowa. She manages a lively home, all while supporting her family with a career that isn’t guaranteed to be lucrative — writing novels.

If you want to learn …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Full Time CryBaby

Yuhas is leaving behind their career as a makeup artist to step into a new one—as a drag queen. Performing as CryBaby, they're about to make their full-time debut.

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Published on 3 months ago

America's Working Homeless

Last week, we spoke to Maxine—a long-haul trucker who works full-time, but still lost her home when she could no longer pay her rent. We wanted to know how that could happen. And it turns out, the pr…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Paid by the Mile

Maxine is a long-haul truck driver in North Carolina. She loves her job, but she doesn't make enough to pay her bills.

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Getting by as a Teacher's Assistant

Victoria is a preschool teacher's assistant in New Jersey. She's struggling to make ends meet—and weighing whether to get her teaching license.

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

At the End of a Broadway Run

Olivia is an actress in New York City. She's in the last week of her Broadway show, and facing the uncertainty many actors face between gigs— unemployment.

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Published on 4 months ago

Trying, Really Trying, to Enjoy Spending

Helena works remotely as a marketing director. This week, she's traveling—part of her new goal to stress less and enjoy her money.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago